#decluttering

#decluttering

Every year at this time, I think of a quote from the Bible, but which I know from Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit by Jeanette Winterson, in which seven-year-old Jeanette stitches a needlepoint sampler decorated withthe inscription: The summer is ended and we are not yet saved. We are not yet saved: no, not in this house, where I experience the back-to-school week in September far more urgently than New Year's Day as the time of year for a behavioural reset.

Sophisticated things that are as genius as they are easy on your budget.

Extra bedding, mismatched socks, and old clothing can take up unnecessary space, contributing to a feeling of clutter in the bedroom. Removing items like mail, dishes, and empty boxes can significantly reduce this clutter.

Going through a divorce is undoubtedly transformative. It's not just about changing your legal connection with someone; it can mean shifting who you spend time with, where you live, and even what you own.

As I turned 25, I reflected on my relationship with material possessions and decided to let go of childhood items that no longer served me.

If writing by hand activates more connections in the brain, it's no wonder I rely on sticky notes in my daily life—my entire organizational system is built around them.

Facebook Marketplace is a great platform to quickly give away old gadgets, ensuring they're put to good use, while decluttering your space.

I would have torn my hair out, and Paul would have torn his out also, if we hadn't had her.

When decluttering, I recommend applying the ‘front and center’ rule where you actively re-evaluate old items by placing them visibly for a month.

Indeed, after eight hours sorting and separating the "loves" from the "leaves", there was nothing like the sweet relief I felt with a clean, organised and clutter-free wardrobe.